{"id":14986,"date":"2021-03-15T10:36:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T10:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14986"},"modified":"2021-03-23T13:53:11","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T13:53:11","slug":"why-are-there-so-many-pigeons-in-my-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/why-are-there-so-many-pigeons-in-my-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are there so many pigeons in my garden?"},"content":{"rendered":"

While many of us like to see birds in our garden, pigeons are one of the few that are best kept away. As well as eating your plants, they can cause damage to your property and introduce disease-causing organisms.<\/p>\n

While the odd pigeon is to be expected, if you\u2019ve noticed a sudden influx, this could be a sign of a pigeon infestation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why are there so many pigeons in my garden?<\/p>\n

There could be several reasons why pigeons have suddenly been drawn to your property.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0There\u2019s an easy food source. Pigeons aren\u2019t particularly fussy so they\u2019re likely to eat anything from seeds, grains, fruit and breadcrumbs to rubbish, worms and old pet food
\n\u2022\u00a0They\u2019ve gained access to an outbuilding such as a shed or greenhouse. They may then use your garden to scavenge for food and\/or nesting materials
\n\u2022\u00a0You have a bird feeder. While it\u2019s nice to attract birds which aren\u2019t pests, if you\u2019re prone to pigeon infestations, it\u2019s probably best to avoid feeding other wildlife
\n\u2022\u00a0There\u2019s somewhere safe for them to nest. If you have lots of trees in your garden, pigeons are likely to nest in them. While it\u2019s unlikely you want to remove the trees completely, it can help to keep the branches trimmed back. You can also install decoys such as scare-pigeons and anything with a reflective surface (such as a mirror or CD)<\/p>\n

To find out how to remove pigeons<\/a> from your garden safely and effectively, get in touch with Prokill today via our online contact form<\/a> or on 0800 328 9354 and speak to a member of the team today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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